Board Certified
Foot & Ankle Surgeons
Dr. Renée Shepherd is a podiatric surgeon who primarily focuses on lower extremity sports medicine and is skilled in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle. Utilizing the latest aesthetic techniques Dr. Shepherd specializes in cosmetic bunion and hammertoe procedures, revisional surgery, as well as foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
Dr. Renée Shepherd, DPM AAFAS, was born and raised in West Virginia where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Bethany College WV. During those years she found her love for foot and ankle surgery and then attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine. After graduating with her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree, she did her three-year surgical residency at Heritage Valley Beaver, outside of Pittsburgh, PA.
Dr. Shepherd is a fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon who is well rounded in forefoot and rearfoot surgeries with diversity including diabetic limb salvage/reconstruction, sports medicine, and trauma. She has been affiliated with hospital’s wound care centers and orthopedic practice. As a former college athlete, and sports fanatic, she has a special interest in orthopedic sports medicine with dedication to getting her patients back to their goals in life. She has publications in scientific journals and presented at national conferences. She continues to dedicate time towards research and education, allowing her to offer the most up to date and innovative podiatric practices there are to offer.
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Dr. Renée Shepherd DPM, AACFAS received a Bachelor of Science degree at Bethany College in Bethany , West Virginia. Dr. Shepherd’s major was Chemistry with a minor in Spanish.
Dr. Shepherd, DPM, AACFAS began podiatric training at the Kent State University School of Podiatric Medicine (KSUSPM) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Degree study consisted of two years of didactic courses and two years of clinical training.
Dr. Shepherd, DPM, AACFAS, received surgical training in Forefoot and Rearfoot/Ankle Reconstruction.
Multidisciplinary team of Podiatry, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Occupational and Physical Therapy.
Performed complicated reconstructive limb salvage procedures on diabetic patients as a means to prevent lower extremity amputations.
A three year program which conveys a graduated system of education, from simple fore-foot to complicated rear-foot and ankle procedures.
Training includes a strong emphasis on perioperative care, as well as management of the complicated surgical patient and diabetic limb salvage.
Training in Anesthesia and Wound Care in a Wound Care center was also provided.
She is a member of:
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
The Virginia Podiatric Medical Association
The American Podiatric Medical Association
APMA YP National Leadership Panel
Wound Care and Limb Salvage